Gonzalo Higuain puts Chelsea on alert by asking for talks about future

Chelsea’s hopes of signing Gonzalo Higuain look to have improved after his agent asked for discussions with Real Madrid about the striker’s future.

The Argentina international has started just 16 La Liga games this season and is frustrated about his lack of opportunities.

Gonzalo Higuain is unhappy with life at Real Madrid (Getty Images)

He had previously indicated he was not interested in a transfer but, after he was only a substitute in the recent win over Barcelona and both legs of the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, the situation has changed.

The 24-year-old’s agent, Norberto Cacho Recasens, will travel to the Spanish capital for talks with Real Madrid officials this weekend to establish whether the player is part of Jose Mourinho’s plans for next season, reports AS.

Higuain, who has scored 21 league goals this season, will have no shortage of options if he decides to look for a new club.

He is on Chelsea’s list of possible replacements for Didier Drogba and the Blues would be keen to speak to his representatives if Real Madrid indicate they are willing to sell.

Paris Saint-Germain are also known to be interested and reports in the French press on Saturday suggested they had already asked about the availability of Higuain and his Madrid team-mate Kaka.